Duck Tolling Retriever Vs. Bernese Mountain Dog

We really want to get a puppy, but we can't decide which kind. We've come to terms with the idea of our furniture and belongings being permanently covered in a thick, impenetrable layer of fur, and narrowed it down to two very hairy breeds. Both are active without being hyperactive—they definitely need their exercise but wouldn't be upset with condo living for the first few years of their life. They're both mid-sized—neither large nor small. The only kind of petite dog Luc likes is a puppy, and a big dog is just too much to handle.

Bernese Mountain Dog

Rumour has it these little buggers are pretty big shedders. Moreso than most. We've fallen in love with fluffy dogs, but we're concerned that this guy might be pushing it? The other concern: a shorter lifespan of about 6-8 years and more health problems than the average dog.

Duck Tolling Retriever

Every puppy has his quirks, but apparently duck tollers do this strange thing where they scream when they're excited. A dog screaming. We might actually get one of these just to hear what that sounds like. Our secondary concern is the duck toller's energy levels and general inquisitive nature. He might get a little bored without a backyard and start destroying our furniture.

What say you, Internet friends? Should we get a bernese mountain dog or a duck tolling retriever? Any dog recommendations or advice?

Return of the wedding chatter

There hasn't been much wedding talk lately. I've been wrapping up the school year (I start my internship next week) and I've had some time to get back into wedding mode, which means registries, cakes, decor, invitations.....a whole whack of little projects to finish and decisions to make! While we were visiting Luc's family in Saskatchewan, we found some amazing, wooden vintage frames in his parents' basement. His mom had just repurposed one to use as a chalkboard, and she was kind enough to pass on the other two that she didn't need. We've sprayed them silver and we're going to "antique" them with black paint. I'm sure it will be smelly and messy...and Luc has convinced me that we need to do this indoors. We'll see about that...

Ever since our engagement I've been on a crusade to find the perfect birdcage to use on our welcome table- it'll be decor and also a card holder. I found one at Pier One, on sale...but let me ask your opinions. Is this thing worth $89? We're going to spray it silver (if we buy it), and the top easily pops on and off to put cards inside.

Class participation time

Beloved readers, I need your opinion on a fun wedding decision. Which cake topper do you prefer?

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